Associate Construction Estimator

Sunstall Inc.; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing security firm seeks a Construction Estimator to support its team in developing bid opportunities and detailed cost estimates. The ideal candidate will have a construction management degree and experience in cost estimation and project management. This position offers the chance for personal and professional growth with a team-oriented culture focused on successful project completion.

Benefits

Matching 401K (4%)

Healthcare & Dental Insurance

Profit Sharing Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Nashville Predators season tickets

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in preparing work plans and cost estimates.
• Field construction or project management experience desired.
• Experience with federal Government contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates based on performance work statements and design documents.
• Attend pre-bid site visits and inspect project sites.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor quotes and develop draft project schedules.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, thorough, and organized Construction Estimator to support our growing team by developing bid opportunities and building detailed cost estimates in support of fixed price bids. The Construction Estimator will analyze the scopes of work for physical security construction and repair opportunities to develop travel, labor, equipment, tool, and material estimates in coordination with PSP executives and sales professionals as needed. The Construction Estimator will review solicitation documents including plans and specifications to develop material takeoffs and prepare detailed cost estimates.The successful candidate will excel at consolidating input from the Company’s experienced team of Superintendents, Project Managers, and Technicians to develop and document schedule and sequence of work assumptions and select appropriate key materials.

Duties:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for physical security construction and repair work based on performance work statements, drawings, specifications, and applicable standards
• Develop an understanding of how physical security industry standards are applied through on-the-job training and attendance at formal training courses
• Attend pre-bid site visits, conference with prospective clients, and inspect project sites to fully understand the Company’s scope of work and the impact of site-specific constraints on that work
• Extract an accurate bill of materials from available design documents
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes
• Develop draft project schedules to accurately determine the labor, travel, and equipment required to execute the scope of work
• Document assumptions and maintain records to permit efficient analysis and review of estimates by others
• Develop and maintain a cost catalog within Procore to streamline the estimating process
• Identify potential errors, conflicts, and ambiguities in solicitation documents and prepare requests for information to clarify those items
• Review cost estimates with PSP leadership to help develop proposals

Requirements, Skills, and Qualifications:

·Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred.

·Two to four years of experience preparing work plans, cost estimates, change order proposals, or similar estimating functions preferred.

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

·Field construction or construction project management experience is desired.

·Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications is required while experience with Microsoft Project, Procore, and other construction management software is highly beneficial.

·Familiarity with construction trade work, concrete management, vendor management, and/ or subcontractor management is desired.

·Experience working with federal Government contracts is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a computer workstation for several hours at a time.

Additional Information:

• Duties are performed primarily in PSP’s Brentwood, TN Headquarters.
• Occasional travel to vendor locations, work sites, and off-site meeting locations in the United States with all related expenses paid for by the Company.

Benefits:

• Full Time / Salary ($55,000-65,000, depending on experience)
• Matching 401K (4%)
• Healthcare & Dental Insurance
• Eligibility for Profit Sharing Bonus

PSP provides a significant contribution toward premiums for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. The company offers a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution, telephone allowance, paid time off, paid holidays. Nashville Predators season tickets are available for employee use.

Perimeter Security Partners is a three-time Inc. 5000 listed rapidly growing company that designs, constructs and maintains perimeter security systems for some of our country’s most critical government and private facilities, including: the U.S. Military, National Park Service, data centers, corporate headquarters, stadiums, utilities and other critical infrastructure assets.

PSP is a nimble, dynamic and growing company that offers extraordinary room for personal and professional growth as you learn the industry and demonstrate your initiative. We have a team-oriented, collegial culture fostering direct collaboration with the owners to ensure our projects are completed successfully and customers are satisfied. Protect those who make our country strong!